Secretary of State Colin L. Powell traveled to Africa, May 22-28, visiting Mali, South Africa, Kenya and Uganda.
In meetings with leaders of these countries, Secretary Powell underscored the Administration’s commitment to Africa, discuss the Administration’s HIV/AIDS policy, and reviewed bilateral and regional issues.
Throughout his trip, the Secretary observed efforts to fight the HIV/AIDS pandemic. He met with civil society representatives as well as government officials.
From Africa the Secretary traveled to Budapest, Hungary, to attend the Ministerial Meetings of the North Atlantic Council, May 29 and 30.
Remarks by Secretary Powell:
05/30/2001: Remarks en route Washington, DC, from Hungary
05/29/2001: Remarks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban
05/29/2001: Remarks to the Press, Budapest, Hungary
05/27/2001: Remarks en route Budapest, Hungary
05/27/2001: Remarks at the AIDS Support Organization (TASO), Nairobi, Kenya
05/27/2001: Remarks with USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios
05/27/2001: Remarks at HIV/AIDS Community Outreach Program
05/27/2001: Remarks Following Meeting with Ugandan Opposition Leaders
05/27/2001: Remarks with Uganda President Yoweri Museveni
05/26/2001: Remarks with Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi
05/26/2001: Remarks Following Meeting with Kenyan Civil and Political Leaders
05/25/2001: Press Availability with South African Foreign Minister Zuma
05/25/2001: Interview on "e-tv", Pretoria, South Africa
05/25/2001: Remarks to the Press Following Event at Hope Worldwide
05/25/2001: Speech on Africa at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
05/24/2001: Press Remarks with South African President Thabo Mbeki
05/23/2001: Remarks following tour of the Malaria Research and Training Center, Bamako, Mali
05/23/2001: Press Remarks with Malian Foreign Minister Sidibe, Bamako, Mali
May 23, 2001: Remarks Following Meeting in Bamako, Mali
May 22, 2001: Press remarks en route Bamako, Mali
Related information:
05/30/2001: Press Briefing by Richard Boucher Following NATO Ministerial Meetings
05/24/2001: Press Remarks by Richard Boucher enroute Pretoria, South Africa
05/24/2001: USAID Administrator Natsios Press Remarks on HIV/AIDS in Africa
U.S. Agency for Development in Africa
Health and Family Planning in Africa
HIV/AIDS and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Briefing on Secretary's Trip to Africa